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BRT to IST Converter

IST is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of BRT

Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Time Diff
8h 30m ahead
BRT
UTC-3
IST
UTC+5:30

BRT to IST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in IST

BRT to IST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
BRT IST
12:00 AM 8:30 AM
1:00 AM 9:30 AM
2:00 AM 10:30 AM
3:00 AM 11:30 AM
4:00 AM 12:30 PM
5:00 AM 1:30 PM
6:00 AM 2:30 PM
7:00 AM 3:30 PM
8:00 AM 4:30 PM
9:00 AM 5:30 PM
10:00 AM 6:30 PM
11:00 AM 7:30 PM
12:00 PM 8:30 PM
1:00 PM 9:30 PM
2:00 PM 10:30 PM
3:00 PM 11:30 PM
4:00 PM 12:30 AM +1d
5:00 PM 1:30 AM +1d
6:00 PM 2:30 AM +1d
7:00 PM 3:30 AM +1d
8:00 PM 4:30 AM +1d
9:00 PM 5:30 AM +1d
10:00 PM 6:30 AM +1d
11:00 PM 7:30 AM +1d

Converting Brasilia Time to India Standard Time

Brasilia Time (BRT) and India Standard Time (IST) are separated by a 8 hours and 30 minutes time difference. IST is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of BRT. BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil, while IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka.

When converting from BRT to IST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM BRT equals 5:30 PM IST, 12:00 PM noon BRT equals 8:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM BRT equals 1:30 AM IST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across BRT and IST

For professionals scheduling meetings between BRT and IST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 8 hours and 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC-3 year-round. IST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+5:30 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between BRT and IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Brasilia Time (BRT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in BRT, it is 8:30 PM in IST.
How do I convert BRT to IST?
To convert BRT to IST, add 8 hours and 30 minutes to the BRT time. For example, 9:00 AM BRT is 5:30 PM IST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does BRT or IST observe Daylight Saving Time?
BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between BRT and IST?
The best time to schedule a call between BRT and IST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in BRT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in IST.
Is BRT ahead or behind IST?
BRT (UTC-3) is 8 hours and 30 minutes behind IST (UTC+5:30). BRT corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, while IST corresponds to Asia/Kolkata.

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